Phantom of the Opera murder shocks Metropolitan audience
Police have few leads in the slaying of violinist Helen Haynes Mintiks at the Metropolitan Opera House. Her bound nude body was found in a sixth floor roof area after a backstage assault during a Berlin Ballet performance. Valery Panov denies involvement as detectives search the building.
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White House to aid Senate Billy Carter probe
President Carter pledges full White House cooperation in the Senate investigation into Billy Carter and Libyan ties. The Judiciary Committee plans hearings next week with a nine member panel and may seek presidential testimony. Leader Birch Bayh vows a fair, nonpartisan inquiry as Thurmond names members including Dole and Mathias and may invite Javits.
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Barrett to Leave GMA for NBC Tomorrow Show
Hollywood reporter Rona Barrett will exit ABC's Good Morning America in October to join NBC's Tomorrow, anchoring West Coast coverage with Tom Snyder and appearing on Today. ABC negotiations stalled over contract terms, Barrett said NBC will grant her news correspondent status.
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Business leaders urge early tax cut amid election year concerns
Wall Street and major retailers pressed Congress to pass a tax cut this year to take effect January first. J C Penney chair Donald Seibert and Merrill Lynch chief Donald Regan warned postponement harms the economy, while Du Pont’s Irving Shapiro cautioned against hastily improvised changes. Volcker prioritized inflation fight over tax cuts.
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Pryor Sees Self as Born Again After Near Fatal Burn
Richard Pryor returns home after seven weeks in hospital for a severe burn. He tells ABC he feels humbled and reborn, crediting renewed faith and a new outlook on life. Doctors say his rapid recovery exceeded expectations and he plans further interviews in August.
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Nixon receives conqueror's welcome in Chicago convention
Twenty years ago Richard Nixon arrived in Chicago to headline the Republican National Convention. A crowd greeted him with fanfare as party leaders prepared for the key political event of the year in the city.
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Torch blamed in deadly explosion in Queens factory
An explosion at Vogue Metal Craft in Queens killed five workers and injured 39. Officials said a welder's torch may have started the blaze when sparks ignited chemicals used nearby. Firefighters described clothing ripped and severe burns as workers escaped the four story building.
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